FCUSD Community Readers Program

Help a Child Learn to Love Reading! Become a Community Reader today!Make a lasting difference in a child’s life, one story at a time! We’re looking for caring volunteers to read with students and help them build confidence, fluency, and a lifelong love of reading.Did You Know?

By 3rd grade, students shift from learning to read to reading to learn — a critical milestone for future success.
One-on-one reading time helps boost comprehension, confidence, and motivation.
Just 30 minutes a week can make a real and lasting impact.

Be part of a community that champions literacy.
Sign up today and help our young readers thrive!

What is the Community Readers Program?

The FCUSD Community Readers program is designed to provide additional reading support for students in grades 1–3, while nurturing their confidence and enthusiasm for reading. Volunteers spend 30 minutes once a week, reading with a student and listening to them read aloud. Your time can make a big difference in a child’s literacy journey!

Program Highlights:

Tuesdays and/or Wednesdays, 4:30–5:00 p.m.
Locations: All Elementary ASES Sites – Cordova Gardens, Cordova Meadows, Cordova Villa, Peter J. Shields, Rancho Cordova, White Rock, Williamson
Fall Session: Sept 9 – Dec 12 | Spring Session: Jan 12 – May 8
No teaching experience required – tip sheets and FCUSD staff support provided.

How to Become a Community Reader

New Volunteers:

Attend Community Readers Orientation:
- Sign up here to attend an Orientation.
Complete Live Scan form:
- Form & list of locations available (FCUSD-issued Live Scan forms are available at the District Front Office or can be picked up during orientation.)
Complete TB test for application (Valid for 60 days):
- Free TB Clinic one Monday every month 3:00-4:30 pm - no appt required (8/11, 9/15, 10/20, 11/3, 12/1, 1/12, 2/2, 3/2, 4/13, 5/4):
  - 1965 Birkmont Drive, Rancho Cordova
Submit online Volunteer Application in Raptor:
- Upload TB test results

Current Category 2 Volunteers / Cleared Employees:

Attend Community Readers Orientation:
- Sign up here to attend an Orientation.
Complete a Volunteer Conversion Requisition Letter (This is a new requirement for all current volunteers and employees beginning a new assignment.)
Submit online Volunteer Application in Raptor:
- Check the Community Reader box
- Upload TB results:
  - Retrieve from TalentEd Records
    - Under Files (on left side)